Christopher D Nelson, DOPulmonary Medicine in Owensboro, KY
Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care MedicineGender
Male
Languages spoken
English
About Christopher D Nelson, DO
Christopher D. Nelson, DO, is a board-certified, experienced pulmonologist at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville and Washington, Indiana and Henderson and Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Nelson diagnoses and treats respiratory conditions in adults, such as asthma, chronic obstructive lung diseases, interstitial lung disease, lung nodules/masses, lung cancer, and other pleural and pulmonary disorders. He is also part of the lung cancer care team. He listens to understand you and your health needs and then works together with you to create a personalized care plan. If your condition is complex, Dr. Nelson collaborates with our multispecialty care team to provide the comprehensive care you need.
Dr. Nelson has a special clinical interest in lung cancer diagnosis and management.
Dr. Nelson was formerly in the United States Air Force prior to moving to Newburgh with his family.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Nelson enjoys sports and spending time outdoors with his wife and 4 daughters.
Education
Medical Education
Kansas City University of Medicine & BiosciencesKansas City University of Medicine and BiosciencesFellowship
National Capital Consortium, Bethesda, MDNational Capital ConsortiumWalter Reed National Military Medical Center - Bethesda, MDResidency
Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MsU.S. AIR FORCE MEDICAL CENTERU.S. AIR FORCE MEDICAL CENTERQualifications
Hospital affiliations
- Ascension St. Vincent Evansville
Certifications
- The American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- The American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Locations
Christopher D Nelson, DO offers services at multiple locations. Contact your preferred location to schedule an appointment.Provider's primary location
Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Owensboro Lung Care
Provider's primary location
Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Evansville Lung Care and Rheumatology
Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Washington Lung Care
Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Henderson Lung Care
Professional Statement
My goal is to provide thorough, kind, and compassionate care while getting my patients the right diagnosis and treatment started as soon as possible.
-Christopher D Nelson, DO